My husband canceled our anniversary dinner because his ex “needed him.” When I asked for boundaries, he laughed and called me jealous. I said, “Okay,” accepted an out-of-state job, packed, and watched his secret unravel.

Almost double my salary.

A signing bonus.

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Equity after two years.

It was the best offer I had received in my career.

I had delayed answering because Daniel refused to even consider moving.

“My career is here,” he had said.

Apparently, our marriage was here too.

Just somewhere beneath Claire on his list of priorities.

I opened the email from the company.

We would be delighted to have you join us.

My fingers hovered over the keyboard for only a few seconds.

I accept.

Then

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